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Quite a few single pivot and hardtail bikes (and Propain) have the caliper mounted between the two stays. It works perfectly fine, inserting the rotor vertically isn't an issue, there's enough space. The problem with that position is that it is a pain in the ass getting to the caliper bolts with an allen key and you can't see through the caliper to align it properly. Having on the top is much better for servicing.

Don't you need to remove the rear wheel anyways to swap rotors?

Word on the street the full production Specialized DH vessel is ready. Apparently it's a looker.

I really think the industry could use another billet stem ngl

Going to be fun reading wireless/electronic aficionados rationalizing an expensive, cumbersome and fugly axs dropper over a cabled version.

Given that it was probably SRAM's lawyers that were responsible for 5dev discontinuing the udh mod kit, ordering the biggie kit sooner rather than later is probably a good plan if you think you might want one.

Not sure if this was posted before but Biggiecomponents released a SRAM T-TYpe adapter that fits older Yeti bikes between 2019-2023 that are non-UDH, The adapter kit cost only $65 USD. https://www.biggiecomponents.com/shop/p/t-type-conversion

Here we have it

Or perhaps he's signed with a Japanese sponsor, as that sort of blurring looks familiar.

When you think of a week in Vital time.....

Anyone else think Intense is a bit of a chaotic loose organisation. Seem all over the place. Start a factory team developed a bike with tons of different mules end that team. Start another team think it's not owned by them. Supply MS for a season end that. Now they want a gearbox bike. Hard to keep up.

No! we know Vali and she's the champion but its an announcement for Kolb joining the team (look at the top of the picture) why on earth would they put someone else in front of the actual new person joining the team ?

Blenki might not have had a WC result for a while but he’s winning at something. For better or worse the Warner Bros deal really feels like it’s ushering in the end of a classic era for DH.

Danny does seem to have some pretty decent self-awareness. He used to have an adversarial relationship with Wyn, but he flipped the script and now I love their interactions.

Remi on spesh. Ok - but no chance they’re paying him to travel around the world to get 30th on a circuit with zero coverage. I’m not being mean here - just truth. Same with Blenki - guy was cooked (results -wise) 3-4 years ago. There’s zero chance anyone picks him up to race wc dh. On a similar note, Lucas Cruz - has he ever had a result? And Norco is taking him to all the WCs? Again, not being mean - just facts. I think he has a family connection at Norco but there’s no way anyone’s expecting...

Kolb just announced he's off Atherton Bikes...

https://www.instagram.com/share/BAMMX9Dred

We have entered the part of silly season where people float (and debate!) wild speculation that a 42 year old Dan Atherton returns to downhill (last result was 57th at Crankworx in 2018) on a new rubber band bike to chase a $100k podium. Perhaps we need an award for most ridiculous rumor every year. 🤣🤣🤣

This is exactly the type of stuff I come here for; excellent rumor. It would be great to see Oli Zwar continue with proper support, he’s a talent and personality worth supporting. Bonus points for spotting and including The Froth in your post.